Easily my favourite sushi & cocktail bar in Seattle! I come here often and get the same sushi rolls each time - Joe's Hanoo, Red roll & Jamjurie roll. They have an excellent selection of aged spirits and they're great at just making something based on your tastes and interests. Well mixed drinks with a flare are popular here. Love the well crafted art they put into their drinks - orchids, citrus peels and flavour combinations. I started coming here because they were suggested on my dining points aa.rewardsnetwork.com website as I was trying to build up my airline miles. I quickly became a VIP earning more miles because I can't get enough of Liberty. It's an alternative laid back atmosphere but wish some updating would be done and make the back room more available when the front of house is full (which it often is). Don't expect to just run in eat and get out. It takes staff time to attend to you and often have to get their attention. Once food is ordered it comes quickly but waiting to order takes a bit. And if in the back room make sure you're not in there alone or you'll never get service. But overall great atmosphere so some minor negatives are worth all the other positives. :) read more

Just an overall absolutely incredible experience! Came in after a long shift at a catering event and for a late Saturday night the staff, if I recall correctly Steven and Laura behind the bar, were just incredible. They had vibrant personalities and my goodness did they know their cocktails! Coming up with a beautiful drink on the spot will catch anyone's attention, and they nailed it. The atmosphere was also great! The place was packed but I was able to ask a gentleman to scoot down one barstool so my friend and I could be next to each other...he very happily obliged. My friend ordered food and it just looked incredible, kudos for having it available until 1am for us night owls! Thanks so much for a great experience and I can't wait to visit again soon! read more

Yep, they pin it right here for some gooooood cocktails. The sushi served there is just the added bonus. Nothing super amazing, but it is nice to have it on the side to nosh on, other than some greasy appetizer while getting my drink on! I had the Dragon's Toe a bourbon-y mix of ginger water/seltzer with cucumber. Very refreshing and highly recommend to start off the night. Above all, what this place really accounts for, is that its such a great little neighborhood bar. Comfy leather chairs up front and back allow you to come settle in and chill. I could have easily knocked back a few extra drinks while sitting in the plushy setting. If I lived nearby Liberty, it would most certainly be one of my favorite local alcoholic watering holes. read more

Came here last night for drinks and some sushi. The bartenders here are great, so I knew I could order a cocktail that wasn't on the menu. I asked for a Ward 8, it was fantastic. Later, I ordered a Harvey Wallbanger, and the bartender brought it over to us, said that he loved mixing drinks with Galliano, and that this one was on the house. It was superb. Beautifully garnished as well. The sushi was good too. Overall, a stellar job by Liberty. read more

I will say first that we will be back - but was a bit disappointed by our visit today. We drove a little ways today specifically for their absinthe dripper, but we were surprised when we were told they didn't 'do it during the day'. HUH? you're a bar, you're not serving one of your 'specialties'? We were told they were more of a 'coffee house' during the day, and alcohol later at night. Why then did you tell us about all the liquors you had? The absinthe process is not complicated, its fairly simple - seems kind of odd that even after explaining we came here just for that drink that they wouldn't pour one. Oh well, it is what it is - we just headed over to Olivers Lounge and enjoyed theirs. Liberty, you do have a very quaint, cool little joint - we wont hold this one experience against you (too much!), we will be back at some point to give you another shot. read more

Strong, tasty cocktails! They are made with love and care into works of art! Fun to watch the bartenders at work. Sushi was delish too. This place is pretty small, but cozy. We sat at the bar, because they were the only open seats. It was a little loud and hard to hear each other even though we were sitting right next to one another. Looks like a good place to bring a group of friends if you can get the couches, though it might be awkward to eat sushi from there. I prefer a table/bartop to being hunched over while trying to simultaneously balance a cocktail glass. Street parking looks like it could be hard to find, but we lucked out when we were there around 8-9pm. We'll definitely be back! read more

Small joint where you can see the guy make your food regardless of where you sit. Come for the sushi and drinks. Stay for the Asian MILFS! Overall: A. read more

This is my go-to sushi spot in Seattle. The rolls are fresh, with good fish and quality ingredients. Ambiance is intimate, eclectic and cool. Wait staff is friendly. I would be happy to take visitors here. read more

My drink was good. They certainly do cocktails well. We ended up in the back room, it's such a wasted space. It's large and could be a really cool area but instead it looks like a church recreation room or an afterthought. It goes beyond grungy into simply dilapidated. We weren't there for atmosphere and the drinks didn't disappoint. I just wish given how small the bar is that they would make the little space that is available more inviting. read more

Another review for a place I've only experienced from a dark back room: do these count? Last night, I went to Liberty for a Hurricane Sandy Relief trivia night put on by some friends of mine. When I first arrived, I found the bar full of a bunch of strangers and I thought I might have the wrong spot; however, I checked with one of the employees and she pointed me to the back room (which I found after an awkward dramatic entrance into a dark, empty bathroom, but I digress). The room was full of people I mostly knew, plus a bunch of nice couches and other comfortable seats. Nice lighting, our own music, and plenty of space for at least twice the people we had there. I perused a totes impressive cocktail menu and made my selection (Grapefruit Guava Rickey) while we waited for the server to return. She finally came in and hurriedly made her way around the room, clearing empties, taking orders and cards, checking in about food. I ordered my drink and gave her my card and after only slightly too much time she returned to me with a very lovely drink that included one of those cool freezing silver spoon-straws. (Confidential to Slurpees everywhere: Jealous much?) The drink was delicious, and I forcefully tried the drinks of several friends - one tasted like an old man in the woods but good somehow, and one was lavender and lemon and fizz and very, very good. I checked out the food menu but somehow it didn't feel like the kind of place I wanted sushi from. Unfortunately, that's all they have (nary an appetizer or salad to be had), so I decided to wait until I'd get home to eat. My dude showed up, though, and placed a sushi order. After a few heated rounds of trivia and several other folks in the room getting their sushi and drink deliveries, we asked where ours was. The waitress said she'd check on it and left us for a little more trivia and a little more stomach grumbling. Before we knew it, the night had ended and we were starving and a little confused. The server was trying to close out everyone's tab and, I later learned, working the front of the house as well. She came up to me and apologized profusely, having found out that although our order had been entered it was somehow missed and was never made. She took it off the bill and gave us a discount on our drinks, PLUS she drew a heart on the receipt! I'm a firm believer that accidents happen, especially in group settings like this, and the way she handled it was very kind and left me with a positive impression of Liberty. I'd probably never come here if I was hungry or it was after 7:30pm on any night between Wednesday and Saturday, because it's too small and too popular - as I was leaving, there were already throngs of people just standing around next to the bar ordering drinks and food with nowhere to sit. No way, dudes - old people gotta sit. That said, if I was looking for a place near home to meet someone for a very good cocktail or four, I'd definitely come back here again. The hanging plaques above the bar with names of the whiskeys and bourbons they're currently serving almost got me to stay for another round last night! read more

I didn't go here for the longest time because my boyfriend said the cocktail/sushi vibe wasn't really working and that the sushi wasn't amazing. (That's probably true if you compare Liberty with a place like Momiji.) I finally visited when my friend had her birthday party here, in the cool hidden room in the back (you have to walk through a mirror...just like the Phantom of the Opera ;)). It turns out that I LOVE Liberty! The cocktails are varied and delicious and strong. The rolls are generous and creative. They have more than one vegetarian sushi option, and BOTH the kinds I tried were to my liking. I'll be back! read more

I visited Liberty recently with my friends to celebrate my partner's birthday. The drinks are a bit small for the price, but they are tasty and feature fresh-squeezed juices. I had a "This Plane is Definitely Crashing" (Vodka, Creme de Violette, Absinthe, Fresh Lemon Juice) and it was yummy. I tasted my friends' drinks ("Mom's Little Helper" and "Rainy Day Women") and they were also good. I really like the juices, extracts, jams, and syrups that they use - the concoctions are unique. Some of them remind me of the interesting creations from Chapel Bar (RIP). The service is a bit slow but the staff are friendly. We sat in one of the couch areas, which was pleasant, but hunching over the coffee table to eat sushi was a bit awkward. The sushi was good, and there are a wide range of vegetarian options. I had trouble deciding what to get, so my partner and I shared the chef's choice for two, with came with a roll and a seaweed salad. We were still hungry so we also ate a Rainbow Grocery Roll. The prices seem a bit high for what you get, but I'm probably biased because Musashi's is so cheap. Overall I enjoyed my experience and will no doubt be back :) read more

You know what? I like booze. A lot. I like the way it tastes (mostly), and I like the way it gives you something to talk about the next day. So, as that pertains to Liberty: Go there. They know their shit. Andrew, the owner, will school the heck out of you on your spirit of choice. They have fine selection of signature drinks (I like the Dragon's Toe) and are incredibly accommodating. It's got an intimate, even-strangers-are-regulars vibe and the music selection is rad. Want a bonus? Good sushi. read more

I'm a big fan of Liberty - their whiskey selection is excellent, their drinks are always strong and well-poured. They're also one of the only Seattle bars that makes a good Sazerac. You know you're in a bar with quality bartenders when they use the special spoons to mix in the absinthe just so. The sushi is good-quality and not over-priced, though certainly not the best. It's hard to pull off being both a night-spot and a sushi restaurant, but Liberty does a fantastic job of it! Ambience: this place is definitely hipster/trendy but not to the extreme. There's usually a good mix of people in this place. Music selection is generally good, lots of bands you'd hear on KEXP. Their back living room area has comfy couches and is a great space for a birthday or smaller gathering of friends. Liberty is one of my favorite bars on the Hill because it's smaller, more intimate, and a bit less rowdy than other hipster standbys like the Cha Cha or the Crescent, and the drinks are much better! Oh, and did I mention they have SUSHI! read more

Great bar with some interesting cocktails. The food menu is very limited and focused on sushi which was ok. You're likely here to drink and not eat though and for that you're in the right place. You're especially in the right place if you enjoy scotch or bourbon as they have dozens ranging from Jack to the high end Japanese to Pappy. Careful, you can lose an afternoon here. read more

Our own little piece of Belltown in Capitol Hill. Maybe I'm Hill-snobby, but the yuppie douchebaggery is annoying. I guess everybody buying those new condos has to have somewhere to go. At least this place keeps some of those people out of the other businesses that I like going to. The crowd aside, Liberty has a great staff, good food, wifi, and is not nearly as annoying during the day. read more

I went to this little restaurant/bar in the evening time. It was pretty small but had a wonderfull atmosphere. I sat at the bar where the bartenders were very friendly. I orederd their sushi and it was the best I've ever had. On top of it I decided to order a rainy day woman drink, truelly fantastic. I'm taking all my friends here. Wonderful vegetarian options. read more

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I had sushi brunch here. Despite the fact that they open at 9:00 AM on weekends serving drinks but no food till 11:30, make sure you have a snack before you show up - the drinks hit hard with no food at 9:00 AM on a Sunday :) Once I did get sushi tho is was great tasting non traditional american style sushi. Good combos and very enjoyable. They have an amazing liquor and spirits selection. Might be the best in the city. read more

Go for the drinks. What makes for a fun place to grab a drink? I say a loungy feel, genuinely nice staff (including the bartenders) and a good selection of booze wouldn't hurt. Luckily, liberty possesses all three of these qualities. They have most of the locally distilled favorites and some great imports including my favorite mezcal...Illegal Mezcal anejo..yumm! They also have a large area in back with comfy looking red couches though I'm not sure what it's for. Private parties and events only? Anyway, definitely worth a stop in. One thing I have to say and this is in regards to the patronage and not the bar so no stars off for this. For some reason the guests here like to claim a table, leave their drinks and walk away for 10 - 20 minutes. I don't get it. Maybe everyone is a regular and that's fine? I think next time I'm in and waiting for a seat I'll give people 8 minutes and then drink their drink. I think that's fair. I think. read more

Amazing signature cocktails. Super chill vibe with big comfy couches and great customer service. They also serve coffee, tea and sushi - the quintessential Seattle spot. read more

This neighborhood bar on 15th exemplifies what a neighborhood bar should be: comfortable, friendly, good solid drinks, tasty food, good atmosphere, and reliable. Great happy hour and great prices. Also, it's not a club scene and thank god. It has a great mix of people though and that really says more. You can have a conversation and hear the other person, even though it's plenty lively and there's music going. Everything works. PS - If you want authentic Japanese traditional sushi, go to Maneki. This is spot-on american sushi and I'm good with that, and they're not trying to sell it as anything else. Plus it's always good and fresh, and it's better than I've had at some Japanese restaurants even. read more

NOTE: My review relates solely to the scotch experience - everything else may be great. Here is the deal - Liberty has a superb selection of scotch - so they get two stars - HOWEVER, their pours are tighter than a bull's ass in the springtime - and the prices are excessive. I was charged $12 for a Speyburn 10 - which is a crappy scotch - not worth more than $8. I can get a real pour of a Buchanann 12 - a drinkable scotch - at China Harbor (as an example) for $8. Liberty - Let's get real with the pours and prices. You think you are making money BUT you lost a customer who otherwise would be enthused and potentially return bringing 100s in revenue.... (I have seen this pattern before - penny-wise and pound foolish!!). read more

Along came Mary is the first cocktail I've loved in a long time! We branched out and tried the PNW roll which wasn't my favorite but overall was still good. The Gaslight however was so yummy!! Awesome chill environment to grab a drink and some sushi. Glad we came here! read more

I love Liberty! First, the bartenders are super knowledgeable and make fantastic drinks. Second, the sushi is tasty and well priced. Especially the Happy Hour. Third, the owner Andrew conducted a whiskey tasting for my birthday that was really fun. We had almost 20 people in the backroom on a Saturday evening. Andrew really knows his stuff and we tasted some excellent whiskey. I highly recommend it! Thanks Andrew! read more

Wow another great cocktail bar in Seattle I mean there's a ton but not like this very friendly and great drinks!

So I come here on a Sunday night. Not a typical night BUT the best time to go! LOL! Service was great and the cocktails I had were strong and tasty. I also had time for sushi. The couches are comfortable, albeit the lighting is a bit dark...come here with a friend and enjoy liberty, read more

What an awesome bartender, vibe and the people that come to this bar. Totally open minded, very friendly and good stiff drinks. You can walk in here alone but feel like you have been regulars for years. Love it. Will be back for sure. read more

We came during happy hour and the place was mostly full. There was only one seating area by the window that was open. As we walked in we were greeted by one of the bartenders who showed us the empty seating. He brought waters and menus, but then never came back. One of the other servers/bartenders kept walking to the table right next to us, and would check on the large group more than once the entire 20 minutes we were sitting there, waiting to be served. Since we were greeted and served water and handed menus we didn't think the server had forgotten about us, but just got really busy. But after 20 minutes of no interaction after the waters, and the other server walking by our table and never checking on us, it unfortunately gave us a bad experience. I can't say I'd go back. read more

*This review is for the bar/dinner side of Liberty, not the cafe* I've been to Liberty about three times now and I really like it overall. Tonight was the most recent outing. I came with my two friends and was pleasantly surprised to see that there was enough room to seat us comfortably. Usually when I come it's been packed to the gills, but then again it's usually Thursday/Friday/Saturday nights when I've been here. The waitresses and waiters were friendly and the bartender made me a delicious mocktail when I told him I can't have alcohol right now because of a medication I'm taking. I was presented with a beautiful springy drink: some kind of citrus and mint. It was refreshing and almost made me forget it wasn't alcohol. The food: I ordered the "wax on" roll, which was snow crab, cucumber, and avocado if I'm not mistaken, and the "liberty" roll, which had lots of delicious ingredients including mandarin slices. I really like how they name their sushi after the various businesses nearby--really adds to the tight-knit vibe that the 15th Ave. community has going. We had a great time and will be back. read more

Wow! This is a little nugget on Hilltop. I had wine and the Grocery sushi roll, both were delicious. Our server was on fire. She took great care of our group behind the top secret mirror I'll be back...with friends!! read more

This was my first time to Liberty. We stopped by after dinner at Smith to find out what the sushi and drink deal was all about. All the couches and tables were taken when we arrived so we stood near the bar, which was sort of awkward. Luckily within 15 minutes or so one of the bar tables opened up. We had to try the sushi...even though we had just eaten dinner. It was fairly good, but nothing to write home about. I do love the fact that they serve sushi all night long though. Anyway, I was disappointed by their beer selection, but I suppose we should have ordered mixed drinks since they obviously don't specialize in draft beer. I'd definitely come back here to try the mixed drinks and for late night sushi. read more

This small bar is awesome! They take real care with their cocktails. Each one is hand crafted with real aromatic bitters and homemade maraschino cherries. I had a really nice selection of sashimi and sushi rolls. Make this a destination for your neighborhood evening out or search for it and be happy you did. read more

Liberty has a great ambience. They've got some cool art on the walls (right now it's a cool mixed-media thing. A few months ago, they had old school rock show posters), a nice music selection, and I dig the comfy couches. It's got a great lounge feeling. The cocktail list here is quite good. I'm a big fan of the Dragon's Toe - Evan Williams, ginger ale, cucumber, and bitters. And it didn't clash with the sushi. Speaking of which, I wasn't expecting much for their sushi, since it's definitely more bar bar than sushi bar, but it is better than I expected, with good fresh fish and having futomaki on the menu! Big ups for being more than just Cali and Spicy Tuna rolls! One question though. Why is there always steam on the windows here? read more

I'd highly recommend this place for post or pre dinner drinks. I cannot speak to the sushi they serve (my friends that go often say it's okay, not great). But the cocktails we all ordered were great. I settled on something gin based- Point of No Return- and really enjoyed the refreshing drink. Complete with a sprig of Rosemary. The bartenders were friendly, hilarious and the atmosphere of the bar is great. We were able to grab a table and chill for a few hours with our drinks, making it a very enjoyable time. read more

My first exposure to Liberty was as a source of my morning mocha, and it was all well and good: decent coffee, comfy couches, rarely crowded, and a barista who is happy to pour you a taste from one of the many interesting bottles that line the bar. The barista informed me that every so often the bar holds wine/spirits tastings. I left my e-mail address and within a couple of weeks I received word of an upcoming... Bourbon tasting! $20 gets you the sushi roll of your choice and six half-ounce samples of different bourbons chosen and described in great detail by our host (and the owner of Liberty), Andrew. I had never tried Blanton's before, and now crave it at all hours. Andrew then brought out two ryes for us to try. If you've never tried Templeton Rye, don't wait another minute--it's that good. And finally, because Andrew is a generous soul who clearly enjoys broadening the spirit(ual) horizons of those around him, he introduced us to McCarthy's, a Scotch-style whiskey (big peat flavor, like Lagavulin) from Oregon. Here's hoping our own LCB gets its act together and makes opening a distillery less of a Herculean task. This is a lot longer than I intended it to be. The bar, baristas and bartenders are all first rate. Imbibe at Liberty. read more

Very nice ambience and the drinks are even better. I definitely recommend any of their barrel-aged cocktails. I got a negron I and it was delicious but my friends drink was even better. It tasted like liquid alcoholic honey but I cannot remember the drinks name. The bartenders are quite knowledgeable and the staff is friendly enough. read more

Liberty - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place rocks. Hardly anywhere to sit, but a cool, loungey experience with couches or you can sit at the bar. They have sushi and drinks (super extensive liquor menu, esp scotch) and coffee from the place next door. I wanted an alcoholic coffee drink and the server lady was VERY accommodating and almost read my mind. She actually asked if I wanted it to be "coffee heavy", sweet or bitter and what liquor I wanted. The thing we were misjointed on was that I wanted a hot coffee and she brought it iced. It was still great, though, an immediate forward lemon taste with that fresh coffee and whiskeyness on the back end. I got the chef's choice sushi for $15, which is what she suggested for 1 person and it was a little too much food, but she did say that the chef hooked me up. :) I thought it would be more different things but it was just 2 different kinds of rolls; no nigiri or sashimi, which was a disappointment. I should have just got the sashimi plate, because that's my fav. I try to be too adventurous and it backfires lol. It was tasty, though, very fresh fish, of course! read more

Awesome place! A friend of mine and I hung out there last night and just enjoyed the overall atmosphere of the "clean well lighted place". We had two AMAZING bartenders skillfully missing up tasty treats (Pete & Kiah). Thanks gentlemen! Absolutely worth a visit! Extra bunos if you're a bourbon lover... they have an incredible selection! read more

Stopped here for coffee with a couple of girfriends. I thought it was a coffee shop but it turns out it's actually a bar/coffee shop. The place was nice and quiet on a rainy Saturday afternoon. The bartender was nice but didn't go out of her way to be personable especially since we ended up being there for at least 2 hours. The front door does not close all the way unless you make sure it latches. I ended up getting up to close the door a few times after people entered or exited. The artwork on the walls is pretty exciting. read more

Things that make Liberty awesome: 1) Happy Hour 4-7pm EVERYDAY 2) Drink list is separated into poison of choice. If you're indecisive like myself, good luck! 3) Attentive and helpful staff who confidently recommend drinks and check in with you regularly. 4) The drinks are SO GOOD my friend and I had 3 different cocktails each (and no food) in one afternoon. The Rainy Day Women and Drink Locally were my favorite. I will most definitely be back to tackle more of that drink menu. read more